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I have worked in the industry of vet med for 11 years and had very few run in's with "bad" pit bulls HOWEVER, they are bread for fighting and as such they are by nature usually dog aggressive,it is...

Also, dry food is not ideal for cats who have urinary problems. Waltham(royal canine) makes s/o and I have found that to work well.

Diet change and if worst case... P/U surgery if he is getting blocked

You really need to see a behavioralist. You also need to be careful about the food quantity all at once. No matter how much he may need to gain the weight, if you feed him too much at once he can get...

That's a tough question that I am sure most vets will not touch since it's a small industry. I have been in the industry for more than 10 years and I can tell you, there are a lot of great vets out...

That's a VERY good question. I have worked in the veterinary industry for over 10 years now and I see a lot of breeds. Certain breeds we tend to take more caution with than others. I have never...

Moving her is fine if you do not have a temperamental cat. As to weather she will stay there is anouther story. FOr the most part if you move her to a place that she can feel safe and secure in such...

This means trouble no matter what way you look at it. You need to get your cat into the vet ASAP. Most commonly what your describing can be a toothroot abcess not a huge deal but requires surgery and...

Seek help from an animal behavioralist. He sounds like he has separation anxiety.

Not to sound cold, but if you have to ask... you already know the answer to your question. He isn't worthy and you should call a spade a spade.

If he is losing hair in more than one place it could also be fungal. I recommend seeing your vet, they also have care credit for pet care 6-12 months same as cash. Consider this so you can get to the...

Whatever you do NEVER use store bought flea preventative, it causes seizures and often death in cats. First, is your cat indoor only? Second have you had a vet look at the spot on the back that is...

I hope you got your cat to the vet, your cat was likely having an anafalactic reaction! Please in cases like this, don't ask for internet advice, call your vet or the overnight hospital if its late!

Zeb,
Best advice, speak to your vet and find out about getting a neuro exam/ MRI. Something like this could be caused by (no definitely but its possible) a brain tumor. If there is nothing new, no...

Wow, um... Has your vet consulted with an internest? She should be on fluids for hydration if she isn't already. She may also have a viral disease like FIP that you cannot test for. Your vet should...

No offense to badams but yeast and ear infections are caused by MANY THINGS! And you cannot be sure without having a swab of the ear placed under a microscope to see what type of infection it is. It...

I agree, get his hips and knees checked. The only way to definatively diagnose hip displaysia or RACL's is to have him anesthitized and have the doctor palpate his hips and knees and take...

Police dogs are only accepted as puppies and are usually imported from Germany or Belgum. They begin training as early as 12 weeks old in german. It is highly unlikely that they will take your dog....

I agree with labman. I cut back to twice a day with my dog. Once she is full grown she shouldn't have more than a 1/2 a cup at a time. Doxies don't have big tummies and so they can get food blaot if...

It depends on the environment and the chihuahua. Try to start setting up a training pattern and also make the environment as calm and comfortable as possible for them. Confortability is a personal...

First question to you: How long are you leaving her alone? 8 hours is WAY TOO LONG for any puppy, ;east of all a rat terrier. Puppies do not have the ability to hold it all day long, its not fair for...

You are doing the right thing by going to the vet. What kind of dog is it? Has it had recent vaccines? If it were parvo, vomiting is usually seen along with the loose stool. However, nothing is ever...

Well... See here's the thing. The owner before you most likely carried her everywhere. Puppy training takes time. You should start slow. First off, avoid carrying her around too much, she will get...

You will need to get puppy milk from the vet or pet store- I would recommend seeing a vet to make sure all is well- Puppies need to be fed every 2 hours, warm (NOT HOT!) puppy milk. The most common...

I don't like to sound like a broken record but, you need her to get in to see a DVM ASAP. She may have a congenital neurological disease amonst other things. IN any case, no it is not normal and she...

How old is your dog? HOw long has it been since he/she has had an exam? If a dog is not eating and it is not normal behavior for them to fast themselves (you commonly see this is small toy breeds)...

You are very welcome! Hope things go well for you.

Okay so its mostly common knowledge but in case it isn't, cats are nocturnal animals i.e. night dwellers. And while it is instinct, much like most other instincts, it can be re-trained, however, I...

UNfortunately if your cat does not get better with diet changes, the only other long term option is called a P.U. Surgery. Basically his urethra is too small and the solution is to make it so he is...

To everyone who is logging onto the internet looking for what really is a diagnosis with out having their pet seen by a vet:

I have been a Veterinary Technician for 11 years and the best advice I...

Could be several things ranging from fungal such as rig worm to the most probable cause, cat fights. Get him looked at by a vet if you are worried.

Cats like warm surfaces. It is comforting to them. Becareful not to let her burn herslef though.
Good luck

It could be a fungus of some kind like ringworm. Th e best thing to do is get a vet to look at it and if they feel it deemed necessary, they will culture it /do testing accordingly.
In the mean...

If it is urgent, please call a vet. Don't wait. Online sites will only do one or all of the following: tell you what you already know , tell you what you don't want to hear, tell you to see your...

PS if your mom cat has it unfortunately it is too late the kittens have it as well.
Sorry, they just don't have immune systems capable fighting off the disease. Chances are they were born with it.

Yes, its called feline panleukapenia. And yes it can kill her if it goes untreated or she is too weak to fight it. She will need fluids and depending on how far into being ill she is, she will need...

She should be examined by a vet. She probably had some kittens, as to weather they lived is anouther story. Sad but true fact of a stray cats life, if they are stray they are prone to starvation and...

First, It depends on your cat honestly. If she is aggressive towards people handling her young, you may need to leave them be, otherwise some felines will reject their young if too tramatized and...

HOnestly,
First off, YOu should get all of your cats spayed or neutered. This helps them keep from wanting to stray. Secondly, cats are very different than dogs, they do not immediately accept new...

She may just no be a natural mother. Often times when a mother feline is too young, they have little maternal instinct because they are still kittens themselves. Encourage her by staying with her...

1. "skunk off" may help
2. If ou can, throw whatever it is away that he sprayed on AND GET HIM NEUTERED!
Male cats do not spray unless they are intact for a long time. He will eventually stop...

It could mean a lot of things. Vomiting is a symptom of Inflamitory bowel disease, intestinal foreign body, hair ball, food allergy, flea allergy, and many other feline diseses. The best thing to do...

When she has them. Its not like one of those things where you have to know, when she is ready, she will have them. Justation period is typically 63-66 days
P.S. If you love her, GET HER SPAYED!